Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

Paccar - Denton, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Denton, TX

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at PACCAR focuses on supporting the design development of autonomous vehicle power distribution and vehicle controls. The role involves collaboration with various departments to evaluate customer requirements and define vehicle-level targets for the next generation of autonomous trucks. Responsibilities include project definition, concept development, design validation, and product launch, applying standard engineering techniques with varying degrees of supervision based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of an Automated Driving System (ADS) Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) including power distribution system, electrical architecture integration and harness design.
• Design and release of electrical and electronic ADS related components and systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles.
• Develop technical requirement specifications for redundant power distribution and other ADS related components.
• Integrate ADS related electrical/electronic features/requirements into Peterbilt/PACCAR vehicles.
• Perform the design and development of assigned elements of wiring harnesses, system level schematics, and other embedded electronic control modules.
• Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
• Plan and track validation testing of components.
• Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
• Ensure industry leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
• Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
• Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems.
• Complete engineering change notice documentation to manage old and new parts and use proprietary software to issue part bid requests.
• Conduct initial packaging/space claim studies of AVP components/systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems.
• Knowledge of DC power storage, conversion, and generation related to low voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, components, troubleshooting and electrical systems preferred.
• Experience developing vehicle systems is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, and work as a team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
• Willingness to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of and/or experience troubleshooting heavy truck electrical systems.
• Experience using Pro-E or other 3D CAD software and Mentor Graphics will be given preference.
• Previous design experience of parts and assemblies will be given preference.
• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, or also desired.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more